NP, RSTD 8/28A/1861

From the Raleigh Standard
 
August 28, 1861
 
House of Commons
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   Mr. Merrimon from the committee on internal improvements, reported a bill in favor of authorizing the transfer of coupon bonds by the Treasurer to the amount of $200,000, to the Western Railroad Company, to complete said Railroad to the Coalfields at an early day.
   Mr. Wright presented a letter from Hon. Mr. Mallory, Secretary of the Navy of the Confederate States, urging its early completion, which at his request, was read. [See letter in another column.] Mr. Person urged the passage of the bill because of the absolute importance of a supply of coal for our steam navy, machine and work-shops, as well as to supply the general want. Mr. Ferebee knew that the coal was greatly needed at our machine shops, and he was cognizant of the fact that 130 tons of coal were now needed to carry on very important operations in which the government was interested. The bill passed by a large vote -- yeas 83, nays 14. It was ordered to be engrossed and sent to the Senate.

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